Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E Stapleton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
45%
24%
Black
9%
10%
White
34%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E Stapleton Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary E Stapleton Elementary School often compared to?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potter Road, Houghton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary School?
343 students attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mary E Stapleton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Stapleton Elementary School?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary E Stapleton Elementary School offer ?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E Stapleton Elementary School part of?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is part of Framingham School District.
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